Sleep health advice ‘not just for patients with insomnia’ Rather, it should be a part of chronic disease prevention and management plans, Chair of the RACGP’s Healthy Habits program says.
Pain and musculoskeletal procedures: Part 2 Dr Sean Stevens continues the discussion on interventional pain management with guest Dr Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist.
Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend Research prompts calls for GPs to help regulate use of non-prescribed weight-loss products among teens displaying ‘risk-taking behaviour’.
‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight Towns turned into islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.
‘Completely preventable’ asthma deaths skyrocket by 32% The concerning trend saw 467 Australians die last year, but experts say most could have been avoided with the right safeguards in place.
‘It’s never too early’: Dementia diagnosis in the spotlight SPONSORED: A dementia diagnosis can be difficult for patients and GPs alike, but early interventions are proving key to improving lives.
Pain and Musculoskeletal procedures - part one In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist, joins host Dr Sean Stevens to discuss procedures in pain management.
New program offers fit-for-purpose preventive care The Chair of Healthy Habits says it is a ‘critical tool’ that can support behaviour change and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
Methotrexate effective against osteoarthritis: Study Long-awaited relief could be on the way for patients, after researchers found a weekly oral dose of the drug lessened pain and stiffness.